Science and Civilization in Asia Quiz
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Who is considered the father of Chemistry?

  • Jabir ibn Hayyan (correct)
  • Susruta
  • Ibn Battuta
  • Ibn Sina

What type of boat was invented that enabled travel in water systems?

  • Canoe (correct)
  • Cruise ship
  • Speedboat
  • Yacht

Which scientist is associated with works like 'Book of Healing' and 'The Canon of Medicine'?

  • Susruta
  • Ibn Sina (correct)
  • Ibn Battuta
  • Jabir ibn Hayyan

What did scientists in Asia develop theories on related to the universe?

<p>Configuration of the universe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of calendars, which combination did Asian scientists use?

<p>Lunar and Stellar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Eastern Civilization?

<p>Individual (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed that a discipline is considered a science only if it can be confirmed or interpreted?

<p>Vienna Circle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which criterion distinguishes philosophy from science according to the text?

<p>Verification Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following cautioned against bridging the gap between evidence and theory?

<p>Thomas Kuhn (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of scholars believed that only observable disciplines should be considered meaningful?

<p>Vienna Circle (A), Vienna Circle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do economists primarily consider as the main indicator of development?

<p>Growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate basis of happiness for theists in this worldview?

<p>Communion with God (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'technology' mean?

<p>A discourse on arts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the school of thought of Humanism believe about man's role in shaping his destiny?

<p>Man is the captain of his own ship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of God in the lives of most people according to the text?

<p>God is a fulcrum of people's existence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did technology impact sexuality according to the text?

<p>Technology enabled tinkering with sexuality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of urban homes, according to Kantar Media, own at least one television set?

<p>92% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern mentioned in the text regarding children's exposure to devices?

<p>Unrestricted access to devices can impact children's character development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is held responsible for the negative impact of devices on children's characters?

<p>The adults who allow children to freely use the devices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization is abbreviated as IFR in the text?

<p>International Federation of Robotics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country was one of the first to develop service robots according to the text?

<p>Germany (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of robot is typically used for non-commercial tasks by laypersons?

<p>Personal Service Robots (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining feature of a robot as per the text?

<p>Autonomy in performing tasks without human intervention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What scientific knowledge was observed in pre-Spanish societies?

<p>Interpretation of heavenly body movements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology was used by people in pre-Spanish societies?

<p>Building houses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable advancement in science introduced during the Spanish period?

<p>Advanced medicine and science (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technological development is attributed to pre-Spanish societies?

<p>Wheelbarrow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did North Africa and the Nile Valley import in terms of technology?

<p>Iron technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key focus of science learning in schools during the Spanish period?

<p>Understanding different concepts related to human body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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